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Effectiveness of Upright vs. Lithotomy Birthing Position on Maternal and Newborn Outcomes

NCT06670235 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 124

Last updated 2024-11-01

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Summary

This study investigates the effectiveness of upright versus lithotomy birthing positions on maternal and newborn outcomes. Conducted at the Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil City, it employs a quasi-experimental design with 62 women in each group (Intervention and control), comparing outcomes for those encouraged to use upright positions with those in standard lithotomy. Maternal and newborn outcomes will be assessed to provide evidence on how birthing positions impact labor progression, comfort, and delivery results. The findings aim to inform clinical practice and policy, enhancing midwifery care and supporting patient-centered approaches to childbirth. Does the upright birthing position effect on maternal and newborn outcomes? Does the lithotomy birthing position effect on maternal and newborn outcomes? The expected outcomes will decrease the rate of perineal tear , episiotomy , post partum hemorrhage and decreasing the rate of admission to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in newborn.

Conditions

  • Maternal Outcomes
  • Newborn Complication

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Upright Birthing Position

This intervention involves encouraging participants to use an upright position during labor and delivery, which may include : squatting, based on their preference and comfort level. Healthcare staff will support the participants in maintaining an upright position throughout labor as much as possible to evaluate its effects on maternal and newborn outcomes.

BEHAVIORAL

Lithotomy Birthing Position

Participants in this arm will be positioned in the lithotomy position during labor and delivery, which is a common practice in clinical settings. In this position, the mother lies on her back with her legs supported in stirrups. This intervention serves as the control condition to provide a baseline comparison for evaluating outcomes against the upright birthing position.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hawler Medical University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-11-10
Primary Completion
2025-10-25
Completion
2026-09-01

Countries

  • Iraq

Study Locations

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